Will Trump’s tariffs push the U.S. economy into recession? Many economists think so.
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Economists say Trump tariff threats, DOGE job cuts are 'chilling' the economy
Economists say uncertainty from Trump’s tariff threats and mass layoffs of government workers are starting to have a “chilling” effect on the U.S. economy.ABC News - 4d -
Trump tracker: the latest data on US trade, tariffs and economy
As the president threatens a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive ordersFinancial Times - 14h -
How Does Warren Buffett Think Tariffs Will Affect the U.S. Economy? He Just Called Them an ‘Act of War’
President Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico will begin Tuesday. Here’s what Warren Buffett thinks of the idea.Inc. - 10h -
Treasury yields near 2025 lows as Trump tariffs lead to global recession fears
Bond yields held near their lowest levels of the year on Tuesday amid anxiety over a growing trade war sparked by U.S.-imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China.MarketWatch - 5h -
US to raise tariffs on China and push ahead with Canada and Mexico levies
Donald Trump says duties on biggest trading partners to take effect on March 4Financial Times - 4d -
It’s Trump’s economy now — and businesses are anxious about tariffs and Washington upheaval
A burst of optimism among companies after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election has faded as business leaders grapple with potentially negative policies of the new White House.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Here are all the Trump tariffs hitting the economy in the coming weeks
The president’s announcement led to fears that he won’t just be using the threat of new tariffs as a negotiating tool, but as lasting policy.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
U.S. Economy Shows Signs of Strain From Trump’s Tariffs and Spending Cuts
Consumer and business sentiment is wobbling as fiscal support fades and fears rise that tariffs will lead to higher prices.The New York Times - 5d -
Stagflation fears bubble up as Trump tariffs take effect and the economy slows
A growth scare in the economy has accompanied worries over a resurgence in inflation, threatening to potentially rekindle stagflation.CNBC - 1h -
Trump can’t fulfil his promise to fix the economy, so he’s blaming workers instead
Forget about inflation. Now it’s all about cutting ‘waste’ in the form of jobs and our already paltry social safety net. During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump never missed an opportunity ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump is leading us into hyperinflation — Democrats must think big and strike back
Donald Trump continues his quest for absolute power, despite criticism and growing public discontent, and his loyal retainer, Elon Musk, is helping him with his agenda.The Hill - 1d -
Canada, Mexico tariffs create 'ripple effects' on consumer prices, economist says
Tariffs on the two largest trading partners of the United States are expected to have far-reaching impacts that may be hard to predict.CNBC - 24m -
Why the Apollo economist who coined ‘no landing’ now sees intensifying risks to the U.S. economy
Policy uncertainty is no friend to animal spirits, says a leading economist.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
Trump’s tariff talk is raising inflation and could weaken the economy, ISM finds: ‘Customers are pausing on new orders’
The specter of rising U.S. inflation reared its head in February as the cost of supplies for U.S. manufacturers jumped to more than a 2 1/2-year high in response to new or threatened tariffs by ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Here’s what Warren Buffett thinks of Trump’s tariffs: ‘Over time, they are a tax on goods.’
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett likened tariffs to an “act of war” and said that over time they will act as a tax on goods.MarketWatch - 1d -
Live Updates: Trudeau, Condemning Trump’s Tariffs, Pledges to ‘Relentlessly Fight’ to Protect Canada’s Economy
Global markets fell after stiff U.S. tariffs went into effect at midnight, and China and Canada immediately imposed retaliatory measures. Mexico said it would announce its response on Sunday.The New York Times - 7m -
Trump administration briefing: hundreds fired from US climate agency as Americans feel economy getting worse
Democrats warn that cutting jobs at Noaa ‘will cost American lives’ – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance. The Trump administration has fired hundreds of workers at the National ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump’s tariff push has spooked investors. Here’s what it would take for him to step in to stop the selling.
The latest wobble in the U.S. stock market has been fairly modest so far, with the S&P 500 still within 4% of its record closing high from last week. But that hasn’t stopped some on Wall Street ...MarketWatch - 5d -
It’s Elon Musk’s ‘pronatalist’ bonanza – so many families, so little time | Marina Hyde
With the mothers of his kids begging for his attention on social media, he makes much of ‘pronatalism’. Is that just a fancy word for bad parenting?. If only Elon Musk could impregnate humans at ...The Guardian - Feb. 25 -
Trump is using tariffs as a blunt-force tool. It won’t work | Mike Williams
The steel industry needs to modernize. Tariffs can help, but the government must go beyond trade policy. Last week, Donald Trump revived a trade war from his first term, implementing a 25% tariff ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
US traders snap up aluminium ahead of Trump tariffs
Imports hit highest level since mid-2022 as premium over London price surgesFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
Trump says US will impose additional 10% tariff on China
He also said he would move ahead with 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, which had been paused.BBC News - 5d -
Trump and GOP leaders discuss using tariffs to pay for agenda
Politico - 5d -
UK-US trade deal could mean tariffs 'not necessary', says Trump
The US president says a trade deal could happen very quickly and avoid taxes on UK imports.BBC News - 4d -
China accuses US of 'blackmail' after Trump warns of increased tariffs
China’s officials condemned President Trump for his decision to add a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports over the country’s alleged complicity in the international smuggling of fentanyl, a deadly ...The Hill - 4d -
China ‘annihilated’ US aluminium — can Trump’s tariffs revive it?
US president’s ambitious plan to revive the industry risks being thwarted by high electricity priceFinancial Times - 1d -
How Trump’s tariffs threaten an iconic US pick-up truck
Chevrolet Silverado’s complex supply chain leaves it particularly vulnerable to a looming trade warFinancial Times - 1d -
Beijing retaliates after Trump imposes tariffs on top US trade partners
Canada also responds as president rules out last-minute negotiations over leviesFinancial Times - 4h -
US stocks regain ground after sliding on Trump tariff fears
President’s protectionist moves spark fears of retaliation and damage from escalating trade warFinancial Times - 50m -
Can a brown Hindu be English? English people say yes. Why do so many on the right say no? | Kenan Malik
An argument about Rishi Sunak’s identity reveals how ideas of ethnicity and race have become conflated. ‘They think they’re English because they’re born here. That means if a dog’s born in a stable ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
'Uphill battle' ahead: Trump, business leaders and economists react to German election result
As a new chapter in German politics begins on Monday following the federal election at the weekend, there's a distinct feeling of déjà vu in Berlin.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
Reeves warns trade war will harm UK’s economy even if it avoids tariffs
Chancellor says growth and inflation will be hit by fallout from global frictionFinancial Times - 4h -
Trump 'thinking about' absorbing Postal Service into administration
President Trump said Friday he was considering merging the U.S. Postal Service into his administration, calling the agency a “tremendous loser” of money. “We want to have a post office that works ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
What is Trump really thinking with his Ukraine policy?
President Trump's recent inflammatory rhetoric towards Ukraine is likely motivated by his desire to cultivate strategic unpredictability and his perception of Ukraine as a less important ...The Hill - 6d -
‘We used to think the ice was eternal’: Colombia looks to a future without glaciers
In Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, people have watched the ice fields turn to exposed rock and experts predict these vital water sources could be lost in 30 years. Words and photographs by Euan Wallace ...The Guardian - 5d -
Vance on US not pressuring Russia: ‘I don’t think that’s right’
Vice President Vance pushed back at a question Tuesday that suggested the U.S. wasn't putting pressure on Russia to end the war with Ukraine, days after he and President Trump sharply criticized ...The Hill - 4h -
Trump vows to slap 25% tariffs on EU and claims bloc was ‘formed to screw US’
EU said it will reply ‘firmly and immediately’ to ‘unjustified’ trade barriers, signaling it’s ready to retaliate against levies. Donald Trump has threatened to slap 25% tariffs on the European ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump praises Starmer’s ‘hard’ lobbying as he again suggests UK will be exempt from US tariffs – live
Trump calls Starmer meeting ‘tremendously productive’ and says ‘we have a very good chance at arriving at a very good deal’. Trump-Starmer visit: the key takeaways European Commission ...The Guardian - 4d -
China likely to target US agriculture, state media reports, as Trump tariff deadline nears
Global Times signals Beijing’s likely countermeasure after US president threatened a further 10% duty to come into force on Tuesday. China is preparing countermeasures against fresh US import ...The Guardian - 1d
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Okta pops more than 20% on strong earnings and guidance beat
Okta shares soared on Tuesday after the identity and access management company delivered strong fourth-quarter earnings and beat on guidance.CNBC - 3m -
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Capital flows into Bank of America’s debt after investors moved away in recent days, as equity prices swoon.MarketWatch - 12m -
Trump's Mexico, Canada tariffs are 'clearly' going to cause inflation, says shipping giant Maersk
There will 'clearly' be an inflationary impact from President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, according to shipping giant Maersk.CNBC - 13m -
Trump ‘bump’ dwindles, with the S&P 500 briefly turning negative since the election
The S&P 500 dropped below its pre-election levels on Tuesday morning, while small caps and energy stocks are performing even worse since Trump's victory.CNBC - 15m -
Fed’s Williams signals he’s content to hold interest rates steady at March meeting
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